You can find everything that can make you fall in love with a large, elongated country in the southern part of South America. Of course, I'm talking about Argentina, the beautiful country of Gauchos, Mate, Asado, Tango, Pampas, and Dulce de leche. It is one of the beautiful jewels of Latin America.
One of top travel destinations of South America, Argentina is known for its treasures of pleasures, stunning natural marvels, elegant capital offering European-flavored sophistication, fantastic culture, and typical Argentinean cuisine that dishes out big steaks of the best meat of the world. It is the country where both Europeans and North Americans feel home. Certainly, there are numerous reasons to visit Argentina, but here are top 10 reasons for you.
Reason Number 1 - Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Buenos Aires is famous for its cultural & architectural heritage, urban life, shopping centers café society, clubs, vibrant nightlife, and Tango, which was born in the neighborhood of San Telmo and La Boca. The highlights of the city include the old bohemian neighborhood of San Telmo with its cobblestone streets and Recoleta Cemetery with its ornate mausoleums, among which is the burial place of Evita.
Reason Number 2 - Iguazu Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world. Often featured in Bond movies, the endless waterfalls on the border of Argentina and Brazil are the major attraction of Northern Argentina. Physically situated in Argentina, but Iguazu Falls is major attraction from the Brazilian side too. You can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views on the Brazilian side, but don't forget to enjoy a boat ride underneath the falls and explore the National Park next to the waterfall.
Reason Number 3 - The Recoleta Cemetery, located in the elite neighborhood of Recoleta, brings to life the history of the country. The cemetery bosoms many the legends of Argentina including past dictators, scoundrels, heroes, and the most famous woman of South America, Eva Peron (Evita). The Recoleta Cemetery is a 13-acre labyrinth of concrete, sculptures and architectural masterpieces.
Reason Number 4 - Buenos Aires Tango is one of the most unique cultural contributions of Argentina to the world culture. You can enjoy touring different areas, such as the neighborhood of San Telmo and La Boca that narrates the tales of the origin of Tango. You get a Tango lessons, Tango shopping, Tango restaurants and the best Tango shows. You can go to a Tango milonga for late night entertainment.
Reason Number 5 - Glaciers National Park, situated in the Province of Santa Cruz in the Argentina Patagonia, is a UNESCO Natural Heritage site. It has a gorgeous landscape that covers up over 1,482,000 acres of land. Its main attraction is the majestic Perito Moreno Glacier that stands 262 ft tall and is 3.1miles long. Other glaciers include Spegazzini, Upsala and Onelli, surrounded by the Onelli and Bertrand mountains. The park also includes Lake Argentino, Lake Viedma, and the Fitz Roy Mountain.
Reason Number 6 - Estancias on the pampas - Surrounding the city of Buenos Aires is the pampas, the vast plain where the country's legendary cattle graze. The Argentine equivalent of cowboys, gauchos, can be found working the many estancias (ranches) that dot the pampas. Many of these estancias are now open for tourism and feature beautiful nineteenth-century homes for spending a relaxing few nights.
Reason Number 7 - Mendoza and Argentina's Wine Country is vaguely reminiscent of the Chianti region of Italy or perhaps of Bordeaux in southern France, but the highest peaks in the Americas loom over the vineyards makes the difference. You can scale the Aconcagua, if wine tasting is not attraction enough for you. Stop long enough to see the Puente del Inca which, at over 12,000 feet, is a natural bridge over a rock chasm which the Peruvian Incas often used for silver mining expeditions in the southern parts of the Andes.
Reason Number 8 - Argentinean beef has become world famous specialty. It comes from the cows that graze on nutrient rich river basin soil from the Rio De Plate. The beef is tasty and succulent because the climate of the Pampas region is mild and moist all year round. You can find the beef at almost all Argentinean restaurants.
Reason Number 9 - Colón Theatre (Spanish: Teatro Colón) in Buenos Aires is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. Located in 9 de Julio Avenue, has hosted some of the most famous performances. Opened in 1908, Teatro Colón has 2,367 seats, standing room for 1,000 and a stage which is 20 m wide, 15 m high and 20 m deep. It houses one of the most extensive costume collections on the planet.
Reason Number 10 - Salta Argentina, located in an arid region in Northern Argentina, is an exotic city steeped in history. You can see the famous train called "The Train In The Clouds" here. The train offers panoramic mountainous views of the area. Salta is known for its rolling hills, historic sights, excellent fishing sites, and relaxed atmosphere.
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